PLC Programmer

YER USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YER USA is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer/Service Engineer to commission and service packaging machinery across the US, Canada and Mexico. This role requires extensive travel (~75%) and hands-on programming with Allen Bradley PLCs and FANUC robotics.

You will work from Acworth, GA area, supporting customers with on-site debugging, training, and commissioning new lines, while contributing to R&D efforts and ongoing service excellence.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics or automation training with some college/technical study.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000, SLC/ PLC 500) and FANUC.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley components and motion control (VFDs Powerflex525/Servo Kinetix).
• Able to write/read PLC ladder logic.
• Experience writing PLC code for palletizers with FANUC.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated equipment and read electrical schematics.
• Good communication and professional demeanor; on-site client interface.

Responsibilities

• Handle power-up, I/O check-out, commissioning and debugging of machinery.
• Train customer personnel on machinery.
• Provide phone support for troubleshooting.
• Test and review product concepts and films for potential customers.
• Write PLC programs for US-assembled machines.
• Participate in R&D for machinery.
• Travel to customer sites for service and implement new methodologies.
• Submit daily reports to project manager with checklists and photos/videos.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

RSLogix 5000 / SLC 500

Ladder logic programming

FANUC robotics familiarity

Electrical and motion control know-how

Troubleshooting automated equipment

Customer communication

Education

Some college or technical school in mechatronics/automation

Tools

PowerFlex 525

Kinetix servo motors

Electrical schematics

Job description

On behalf of one of our international clients, a family-owned and operated end-of-line packaging machinery company with headquarters in Germany, YER USA is currently searching for an experienced PLC Programmer/Service Engineer with the ability to travel extensively (~75%).

The candidate will be given the opportunity to commission and service packaging machinery in the U.S. (primarily), Canada, and Mexico as well as to help program assembled machinery. Additionally, the PLC Programmer will help program machines assembled in the US and participate in some research and development. Our client is looking for sharp, capable, and energetic team members to help them grow their business and maintain their status as market leader.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handling the power-up, I/O check-out, commissioning and de-bugging of machinery drop-shipped from Europe to our customers’ plants
• Training Customer personnel on machinery
• Phone support for troubleshooting with customers (based out of office in Acworth, GA)
• Product concept and film testing in facility for potential new customers
• Writing PLC programs (based off standard code) for machines assembled in the US
• Participate in research and development for machinery
• Service travel, helping customers to implement new methodologies or troubleshooting issues.
• Daily report to project manager and manager through checklists, reports, photos and videos.

Candidate Profile

• Some college or technical school experience in a related field (mechatronics; controls engineering; automation, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs (RS Logix 5000, SLC & PLC 500) and FANUC
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley electrical components and motion control (VFDs Powerflex525/Servo Kinetix)
• Ability to at least write and comprehend PLC ladder logic (please do not apply if you cannot write basic PLC code).
• Ability to at least write a pickup and drop off standard palletizer with FANUC
• General working knowledge of electrical systems and schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot automated equipment (PLC program; find source of issue; fix issue)
• Ability to handle basic mechanical tools
• Good communicator with professional demeanor; sole MSK representative interfacing with customers when on-site